History of Zeev Buium in Timeline

Zeev Buium is an American college ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the University of Denver in the NCAA. A highly touted prospect, he was drafted 12th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning hockey career.

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December 7, 2005: Zeev Buium Born

On December 7, 2005, Zeev Buium was born.

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November 2023: Named NCHC Player of the Month

In November 2023, Zeev Buium was named the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Player of the Month and the HCA National Co-Player of the Month, becoming the first freshman defenseman to ever win NCHC Player of the Month.

December 9, 2023: Scoring Streak Extended

On December 9, 2023, Zeev Buium extended his scoring streak to 12 games with three assists in a game against Western Michigan, surpassing Lane Hutson's record for the longest point streak by a freshman defenseman in the last 21 years.

December 2023: Named NCHC Rookie of the Month

In December 2023, Zeev Buium was named the NCHC Rookie of the Month, after recording one goal and six assists in four games during the month.

December 16, 2023: Named to United States Men's National Junior Ice Hockey Team

On December 16, 2023, Zeev Buium was named to the United States men's national junior ice hockey team to compete at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

November 15, 2024: Scored First Career Hat-Trick

On November 15, 2024, Zeev Buium scored his first career hat-trick in a game against North Dakota, marking the 12th hat-trick by a Denver defenseman in program history.

2024: Won Gold Medal at World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2024, Zeev Buium represented the United States at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he recorded three goals and two assists in seven games and won a gold medal.

2025: Won Gold Medal at World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2025, Zeev Buium represented the United States at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he recorded two goals and four assists in seven games and won a gold medal, helping team USA win back-to-back gold medals at the IIHF World Junior Championship for the first time in history.